In 2012 the CoE, in cooperation with Wallace Scholar alumni, the WSU Foundation and
Mrs. Wallace herself, held the 35th reunion of the scholarship and Scholars.
Wallace 35th Reunion Brunch 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman, Wichita
Alumni: Alumni were present to celebrate the Wallace legacy.
Dr. Zulma Toro-Ramos: Dean Zulma Toro-Ramos led the morning's events and presented
a gift to President and Mrs. Beggs.
Wallace Family: Members of the Wallace family, including Jim, Karen, and Shelley Johnson,
were present for the event.
WSU Foundation: President and CEO of the WSU Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth King, spoke
at the event. Dr. Jim Rhatigan (left) also attended.
Dr. Don Beggs: President Don Beggs gave remarks at the morning brunch.
Julie-Ellen Acosta: Honorary Wallace alumna Julie-Ellen Acosta, VP at the Boeing Company,
gave a personal testimony of Mrs. Wallace's mentoring and encouragement to her.
Cindy Hoover: Alumna Cindy Hoover, VP at Spirit AeroSystems.
Scott Weber: Alum Scott Weber attended, along with nearly 50 other alumni.